Mass surveillance isn’t community safety 📣 Flock’s AI-powered ALPR cameras enable mass surveillance, tracking vehicles nationwide. Data has been used to harass those seeking abortion care and target immigrants. That is why NIRH is working to protect data & strengthen bodily autonomy!
National Institute for Reproductive Health
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The National Institute for Reproductive Health offers education programs and advocacy strategies proven to improve access to reproductive health care.
Abortion is health care, always. Abortion care is needed for both pregnancy loss AND unwanted pregnancy. By sharing her story and explaining the terminology, Hilarie Burton is showcasing that abortion is part of the fabric of all reproductive health.
Access to abortion care allows people to create safer, happier lives. The Turnaway Study found that people who were denied abortion care were more likely to stay in contact with violent partners than those who received wanted abortions.
Today’s ruling is a heartbreaking outcome for trans girls who have asked for nothing more than to be treated with dignity & access to the same opportunities as their peers. We reject the majority’s reasoning. The fight for trans rights is far from over.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade four years ago today simply because it had the votes to do it. People were denied abortions long before 2022—thanks to insurance bans, viability bans, and Catholic hospitals—but a lot of journalists and politicians acted like that was an acceptable status quo
Also thinking a lot about how the journalistic establishment now appreciates stories of denied abortions *now*—see, the Pulitzer Prizes since Dobbs—but never thought that kind of reporting was important *before* Dobbs.
Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned our federal constitutional right to abortion. We’re committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights for everyone, regardless of the state they live in.
4 years ago, SCOTUS put politics above the bodily autonomy & civil liberties. Today and always, we are committed to the fight for repro freedom - alongside advocates, patients, and providers - and building a new future where repro health and fundamental rights are accessible to all.
Incredible news: Olivia Rodrigo just announced NIRH will be part of her Daisy Chain Fields festival! By choosing to partner with NIRH, Olivia is underscoring what we know to be true: the fight for bodily autonomy must be proactive and rooted in joy. Learn more ➡️ variety.com/2026/music/n...
Maryland has codified emergency abortion access to ensure care remains available. A bold step for reproductive rights in the state. #ReproductiveRights #AbortionAccess www.wypr.org/wypr-news/20...
Maryland codifies state-level emergency abortion access amid federal uncertainty
Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill that mirrors the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
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The cost of gas is rising, adding MORE financial hurdles for patients to jump over when trying to access care. Abortion funds can help, but they’re feeling the financial strain, too. States must support their local funds so more people can afford care. buff.ly/wBlait4
Join the Healthy and Safe Students NY coalition and advocate for sex education 📣 By joining the coalition, you'll be part of the fight for informed educational access to repro health care, an ending to gender-based violence, and creating safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in NY state. Bit.ly/3QkJRs9
The cost of gas is rising, adding MORE financial hurdles for patients to jump over when trying to access care. Abortion funds can help, but they’re feeling the financial strain, too. States must support their local funds so more people can afford care. buff.ly/wBlait4
As we approach election season, remember that repro health care is ALWAYS on the ballot, even if it's not explicit. Whether through impactful ballot measures or electing a progressive city councilor — your vote matters more than you know! Make sure you know the dates of the elections in your state.
Everybody scream: ABORTION ACCESS FOR ALL! We admire Florence Welch for using her tour with Florence and the Machine to uplift and support access to reproductive health care and for sharing her own personal abortion story. 🧡
The systematic undermining of midwifery in the United States did not happen by accident — it was a power grab rooted in white supremacy and, patriarchy as a way to justify controlling the female body. All communities deserve access to midwives and doula care. 🎥: Dr. Anna Makaila Tubbs
The role that midwives and birth centers play in maternal health outcomes is why NIRH is working with a coalition of birth workers, mutual aid orgs, repro justice groups, and lactation experts to advance policies that support birth workers in Alabama. buff.ly/6eyrlGb
It's important to practice safety, both on and off the ice. 🏒 When you find a contraception that works for you and your lifestyle, that's the real deal! #OffCampus
🧵1/4 Alabama’s Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on a decision that could allow Alabama to subject birth centers to burdensome regulations that interfere with pregnant people's personal health care decisions. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
Alabama Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Unnecessary “Hospital” Licenses for Birth Centers | American Civil Liberties Union
Case will continue in the lower court to protect access to essential midwifery care in birth centers across the state
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What an incredible event! The NIRH Champions Honors Luncheon was an inspiring and energizing gathering where we honored our 2026 honorees and recommitted to a future where health care is accessible and protected. Thank you to our honorees, our sponsors, and our staff for an impactful afternoon!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s Champions Honors! Your support makes this celebration possible and helps NIRH fuel the fight for reproductive freedom and lasting change in communities across the country.
SCOTUS' decision to maintain telehealth mife access preserves a key pathway to care — but it is not enough. The case continues, and Trump and his allies will also continue their attacks. No one’s health care access should hinge on week-to-week court decisions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Supreme court allows abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be available by mail
Louisiana had sued the FDA in a bid to curtail the regulatory agency’s rules on prescribing mifepristone remotely
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#NationalWomensHealthWeek is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of women everywhere. But it’s also a reminder that access to abortion is a fundamental part of women’s health care — because health care should be safe, private, and on our own terms. 🧡 @npwf.bsky.social
NIRH is uplifting our long-time partner, Our Justice, at the 2026 Champions Honors 🌟 Our Justice is Minnesota’s longest-standing abortion fund, working for decades to ensure that every Minnesotan can access abortion care. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD
SCOTUS’s decision to extend the stay preserves telehealth access to mifepristone for now, but as the case continues, patients and providers are forced to navigate engineered uncertainty, with real risks to their health and privacy. 📰: @msmagazine.com buff.ly/fDHS3Rf
NIRH is elated to honor Shefali Luthra at the 2026 Champions Honors. 💛 Shefali Luthra is an award-winning reproductive health reporter, fearlessly sharing the human impact of abortion restrictions in post-Roe America. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD
SCOTUS has temporarily preserved telehealth access to mifepristone, but this prolongs uncertainty for patients & providers. States must defend against this & future attacks by shielding providers, protecting patient data, & ensuring affordable abortion care. buff.ly/jgNYULp
Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to…
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This #MothersDay, NIRH uplifts every form of motherhood ⭐ All parents have the right to reproductive health care, economic security, and any support they need to thrive in a healthy and safe community. There is no one definition of ‘family’, and every version deserves to be valued and protected.
This #FreeThePill Day, we need more birth control options and fewer barriers. There are currently 12 states across the country that require insurance to cover over-the-counter birth control, but we need more states to join! Click the link to take action! buff.ly/cmJTP3C @freethepill.bsky.social
NIRH is thrilled to be honoring Breanna Stewart at our annual Champions Honors🏆 Breanna Stewart is a three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP who has used her platform to advocate for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD
The indictment of SPLC is not a legitimate legal prosecution, but an attack designed to scare orgs that dare to challenge the Trump administration. When the powerful come for those who protect the powerless, we don't step back. We step up. @civilrightsorg.bsky.social buff.ly/aCZb7nb